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The Verkhovna Rada (VR), Ukraine's parliament, plays a crucial role in shaping the nation's future amidst ongoing challenges. Recent debates highlight the importance of stabilizing the frontline by adhering to the General Staff's stance on demobilization. The passing of new cyber defense legislation marks a pivotal step in strengthening the security of the nation's critical infrastructure and information resources. With a focus on transparency, VR members are addressing real estate information restrictions to combat corruption during martial law. Ongoing parliamentary sessions reveal the commitment to reform, as seen in the draft laws on human rights violations, local governance, and the protection of journalistic freedom. As Ukraine navigates these complex issues, the VR remains central to bolstering national security and democratic values.

What is the Verkhovna Rada's stance on demobilization in Ukraine?

The Verkhovna Rada, in alignment with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, warns that premature demobilization could destabilize the frontline. Maintaining a robust defense is deemed essential to prevent the collapse of strategic positions.

How is Ukraine enhancing its cybersecurity measures through recent legislation?

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill focused on strengthening cyber defense and protecting critical infrastructure. This law aims to safeguard state information resources against potential cyber threats, reflecting Ukraine's commitment to national security.

What does the new real estate legislation entail during martial law in Ukraine?

The new legislation proposes to restrict access to detailed real estate data, including exact locations and cadastral numbers, aiming to curb corruption. This move intends to balance transparency with security needs during martial law and its aftermath.

What actions are being taken regarding human rights violations by territorial centers?

The Verkhovna Rada is addressing widespread human rights violations by territorial centers for recruitment and social support. The Commissioner for Human Rights has proposed legislative solutions to mitigate these systemic issues and uphold human rights standards.

Has there been any progress on Ukraine's multiple citizenship legislation?

The Verkhovna Rada has taken steps towards introducing multiple citizenship by supporting draft law No. 11469 as a basis. This legislative move could enable Ukrainian citizens to hold multiple nationalities, pending further discussions and readings.

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European Solidarity has blocked rostrum of Verkhovna Rada "ES" has blocked rostrum of Verkhovna Rada: they demand end to dictatorship. VIDEO The "European Solidarity" faction has blocked the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada, demanding that Speaker Stefanchuk answer whether he voted for the imposition of sanctions against the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko. 7 530 51

Звернення президента України Зеленського When there is no air raid alert, everyone should work, from Verkhovna Rada to production facilities, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ukrainians at the end of the 1003rd day of the war with Russia. 4 517 46 Previously in trend: War

Зеленський прокоментував заборону УПЦ МП Zelenskyy on ban of UOC-MP: This is our spiritual independence. I am waiting for documents from Verkhovna Rada. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the draft laws on spiritual independence and support for soldiers conducting operations in the Russian border area. 3 464 51

Петро Порошенко Poroshenko: PIC on fortifications has not started its work in 2.5 months - we demand to dismiss head and change status of commission. VIDEO The head of the Servant of the People parliamentary commission on fortifications and the purchase of UAVs should be dismissed, and the status of the PIC changed to investigative. It is urgent to unblock the work of the PIC, as 38 billion hryvnias have already been financed from the budget, and construction work is almost 90% complete. 4 720 75

Олександра Устінова People’s deputies knew what they were voting for when they adopted draft law on paying off corrupt officials from prison - Ustinova. VIDEO People's deputies were aware of the significance of the provision of the draft law on amnesty for corrupt officials, which would allow corrupt officials to pay off from prison. This was clearly explained to them from the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada before the vote. 13 139 61

ярослав,юрчишин Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech to form request to SSU to spy on Bihus.Info journalists - Yurchyshyn. VIDEO The Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech will formulate a request to the Security Service of Ukraine on the fact of surveillance of Bihus.Info journalists. 4 503 54 Society

латвія Ukraine’s victory is only way to restore security in Europe – Speaker of Latvian Parliament Mierina addressed Rada. VIDEO&PHOTOS Latvia is and will remain with Ukraine until Russian aggression is eradicated from the entire territory of Ukraine. 1 325 5 Incidents

вр Resolution on Bezuhla’s dismissal was failed to be submitted to Verkhovna Rada’s consideration, People’s Deputies blocked rostrum and Stefanchuk closed meeting. VIDEO The parliamentary session failed to consider the dismissal of Mariana Bezuhla from the post of deputy head of the Committee on National Security and Defense. 27 567 199 Ukrainian Politics

онуфрій Rada upholds ban on UOC-MP in first reading In the first reading, the Verkhovna Rada supported draft law 8371 on the prohibition of religious organisations associated with the aggressor state. 13 696 104 Ukrainian Politics

бутусов "This is an economic sabotage": Butusov at Verkhovna Rada PIC on scheme of illegal blocking of tax invoices. VIDEO Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov spoke at a meeting of Verkhovna Rada’s Temporary Investigation Commission on Economic Security on issue of corruption and scheme of tax invoices illegal blocking. 18 622 62 Ukrainian Politics

зеленський We are taking personnel and institutional steps in field of defense and security that will strengthen Ukraine’s position, - Zelensky. VIDEO The authorities of Ukraine are taking personnel and institutional steps at various levels in the field of defense and security, which are able to strengthen the position of our country. 8 913 87 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine Ukraine's intelligence says late January most probable time for Russia's escalation on Ukraine's territory – Reznikov. VIDEO According to intelligence data, the most likely time for Russia's readiness to escalate tensions will be the end of January, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said. 5 348 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Defense Minister Taran tenders resignation - Govt rep in Rada. ВИДЕО Defense Minister Taran tenders resignation - Govt rep in Rada. ВИДЕО Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran has submitted his resignation letter, government spokesman in the Verkhovna Rada Taras Melnychuk has said. 6 695 33 Previously in trend: New Cabinet War

Parliament dismisses First Deputy Prime Minister Liubchenko. VIDEO Parliament dismisses First Deputy Prime Minister Liubchenko. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada has dismissed Oleksiy Liubchenko as Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and economy minister. 2 324 8 Ukrainian Politics

Rada Dismisses Abramovskyi As Environment Minister. VIDEO Rada Dismisses Abramovskyi As Environment Minister. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has dismissed Environment Minister Roman Abramovskyi. 1 459 5 Ukrainian Politics

Opponents of vaccination blocking streets in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS Opponents of vaccination blocking streets in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS Opponents of vaccination for COVID-19 are blocking traffic on Hrushevskoho Street and a number of other main streets in Kyiv adjacent to the area where the government is located on Wednesday. 32 211 770 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

MPs appoint Korniyenko as first deputy speaker of parliament MPs appoint Korniyenko as first deputy speaker of parliament Ukrainian lawmakers have appointed Oleksandr Korniyenko as first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada. 3 792 22 Ukrainian Politics

Rada Elects Stefanchuk As New Speaker. VIDEO Rada Elects Stefanchuk As New Speaker. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has elected First Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk as the head of the Ukrainian Parliament. 14 087 107 Ukrainian Politics

Rada dismisses Razumkov from chairman Rada dismisses Razumkov from chairman's post. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has dismissed Chairman of the Parliament Dmytro Razumkov. 25 700 247 Previously in trend: Razumkov suspension

Rada dismisses Razumkov from conducting plenary sessions Rada dismisses Razumkov from conducting plenary sessions The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has suspended Chairman Dmytro Razumkov from conducting plenary sessions of parliament for two plenary sessions. 16 016 59 Previously in trend: Razumkov suspension

Parliament legalizes virtual assets Parliament legalizes virtual assets Bill No. 3637 on virtual assets was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada at the second reading on Wednesday, and it was supported by 276 MPs. 14 229 245 Ukrainian Politics

Rada Appoints Monastyrskyi As Interior Affairs Minister. VIDEO&PHOTOS Rada Appoints Monastyrskyi As Interior Affairs Minister. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appointed member of the Ukrainian Parliament of the Servant of the People party faction Denys Monastyrskyi as the interior affairs minister. 16 415 105 Previously in trend: New Cabinet

Parliament dismisses interior minister Avakov Parliament dismisses interior minister Avakov The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dismissed Arsen Avakov from the post of Minister of Internal Affairs. 25 325 162 Previously in trend: New Cabinet

Rada adopts law on resumption of HQCJ work Rada adopts law on resumption of HQCJ work The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law allowing to resume the work of the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) of Ukraine. A total of 293 MPs voted for relevant bill No. 3711-d on amendments to the law on the judicial system and the status of judges and some laws on resuming the work of HQCJ. 6 683 15 Ukrainian Politics

Razumkov Not To Resign Razumkov Not To Resign Verkhovna Rada Chairperson Dmytro Razumkov is not going to resign. 2 293 51 Ukrainian Politics

Rada restores penalty of imprisonment for inaccurate declarations Rada restores penalty of imprisonment for inaccurate declarations The Verkhovna Rada has backed the bill introducing imprisonment for inaccurate declaration. 5 356 36 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

Parliament appoints Halushchenko as Ukraine Parliament appoints Halushchenko as Ukraine's energy minister The Verkhovna Rada has supported the decision to appoint Energoatom Vice President Herman Halushchenko as Ukraine's energy minister. 8 859 87 Ukrainian Politics

Lithuanian President welcomes Crimean platform initiative. VIDEO Lithuanian President welcomes Crimean platform initiative. VIDEO President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda welcomes Ukraine's initiative to establish a Crimean platform and stresses the need to keep sanctions against Russia until the occupied territories are returned to Ukraine's control. 12 643 87 Ukrainian Politics

Rada rejects bills on weapons legalization Rada rejects bills on weapons legalization The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has rejected the adoption of bills on civilian weapons and ammunition. 7 059 127 Ukrainian Politics

Rada supports law on resumption of competitions for positions in civil service with president Rada supports law on resumption of competitions for positions in civil service with president's proposals The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported the proposals of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky for the law on the resumption of competitions for civil service positions, which were terminated due to the quarantine associated with coronavirus (COVID-19), and on the extension of the term of office of the acting ministers. 6 043 54 Ukrainian Politics

MP Dubinsky expelled from Servant of the People faction MP Dubinsky expelled from Servant of the People faction Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Dubinsky, subject to U.S. sanctions, has been expelled from the Servant of the People faction. 24 487 130 Ukrainian Politics

Rada refuses to appoint Vitrenko as First Dpty PM, Energy Minister Rada refuses to appoint Vitrenko as First Dpty PM, Energy Minister The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine again did not support the appointment of Acting Energy Minister Yuriy Vitrenko as First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister. 18 513 121 Ukrainian Politics

Rada backs bill on all-Ukrainian referendum Rada backs bill on all-Ukrainian referendum The Verkhovna Rada has supported bill No. 3612 "On the All-Ukrainian Referendum" at the second reading. 18 261 151 Ukrainian Politics

Shkarlet appointed Ukraine Shkarlet appointed Ukraine's education minister The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Serhiy Shkarlet as Ukraine's minister of education and science. 12 081 117 Ukrainian Politics

Parliament appoints Leshchenko as agricultural policy minister Parliament appoints Leshchenko as agricultural policy minister The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Head of the State Service for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre Roman Leshchenko as Ukraine's minister of agricultural policy and food. 4 007 16 Ukrainian Politics

Rada Dismisses Bessarab As Veteran Affairs Minister Rada Dismisses Bessarab As Veteran Affairs Minister The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has dismissed Serhii Bessarab as the minister for veterans affairs. 5 882 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Parliament extends law on special status of Donbas for a year Parliament extends law on special status of Donbas for a year The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has extended Article 1 of the Law "On Special Order of Local Self-Government in Certain Areas of Donetsk and Luhansk Regions" until December 31, 2021. 4 086 15 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine restores criminal liability for inaccurate declaration Ukraine restores criminal liability for inaccurate declaration The Verkhovna Rada has reinstated criminal liability for declaring incomplete data and failure to submit a declaration, in particular, introducing a restriction of freedom for up to two years, if the declared information differs from the reliable one in the amount of more than 4,000 living wages for able-bodied persons. 19 808 92 Previously in trend: Constitutional Court

Protesters gather at Verkhovna Rada, block Hrushevskoho street in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS Protesters gather at Verkhovna Rada, block Hrushevskoho street in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS As of now, protesters are gathering at the Verkhovna Rada building. 13 672 153 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Clashes broke out at Verkhovna Rada, entrepreneurs try to break into building. VIDEO&PHOTOS Clashes broke out at Verkhovna Rada, entrepreneurs try to break into building. VIDEO&PHOTOS There were no detentions near the Verkhovna Rada building yet, the information about the victims is being clarified. 24 275 188 Ukrainian Politics

Entrepreneurs rally in Kyiv, demand to cancel weekend quarantine. VIDEO&PHOTOS Entrepreneurs rally in Kyiv, demand to cancel weekend quarantine. VIDEO&PHOTOS A rally took place in Kyiv, next to the building of the Ukrainian Parliament. Entrepreneurs gathered on the square in front of the building, demanding to cancel the weekend quarantine. 7 660 113 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Parliament supports draft state budget for 2021 at first reading Parliament supports draft state budget for 2021 at first reading The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has supported the bill on Ukraine's state budget for 2021 at first reading. 4 358 49 Previously in trend: Budget 2021

Ukrainian speaker calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to start negotiations Ukrainian speaker calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to start negotiations Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov has called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to sit down at the negotiating table to prevent casualties among citizens of these states due to the outbreak of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh. 3 341 91 Ukrainian Politics

Verhovna Rada applies changes to Ukraine’s territorial organization Verhovna Rada applies changes to Ukraine’s territorial organization Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted resolution № 3650, submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers, on the liquidation and creation of districts in Ukraine. 56 174 280 Ukrainian Politics

Rada supports appointment of Shevchenko as NBU governor Rada supports appointment of Shevchenko as NBU governor The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported the appointment of Kyrylo Shevchenko, the chairman of the board of Ukrgasbank for the post of governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU). 21 318 155 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian parliament passes law on gambling Ukrainian parliament passes law on gambling The Verkhovna Rada has adopted the law "On the State Regulation of Activities Related to the Organization and Conduct of Gambling. 30 150 305 Ukrainian Politics

Parliament dismisses Smolii from post of NBU governor Parliament dismisses Smolii from post of NBU governor The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has dismissed Yakiv Smolii from the post of the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine. 11 961 131 Ukrainian Politics

Rada fails to approve updated Government Rada fails to approve updated Government's action plan The Verkhovna Rada has not approved the revised action plan of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 9 274 53 Ukrainian Politics